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Archived Version 2016 - 2017

Module Title	Advancing Evidence-Based Practice
Module Code	NS558
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module will equip participants with the skills necessary to move forward with the integration of evidence into practice promoting sustained engagement with and evaluation of evidence-based practice (EBP) within their workplace settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the evolution and importance of evidence-based practice in Health Care.
2. Develop searchable, answerable practice related questions using an Evidence-based Practice approach.
3. Appraise best available evidence incorporating patient preferences (where applicable) to underpin decision-making.
4. Integrate evidence into decision-making incorporating own expertise and client preferences.
5. Measure and evaluate outcomes of EBP endeavour to optimise client outcomes.
6. Recognise obstacles and opportunities to promoting active participation in EBP among colleagues.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Face to face interation with students in classroom environment which facilitates immediate explanation and reiteration of key learning objectives set out for students
Tutorial	4	Face to face opportunity to engage with lecturer and fellow students to exchange views and experiences related to the module and it's activities.
Online activity	8	Directed self-learning (including Moodle discussion board engagement)
Independent Study	226	Self-directed incorporating assessmetn preparation
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Content
Evolution of Evidence-based Practice (EBP). Steps of EBP. Developing searchable, answerable questions using templates. Search techniques including library database tutorials. Critical appraisal tools to determine quality of evidence gathered. Synthesis tables to evaluate best available evidence for practice. Implementing evidence into practice / Strategies for organisational change. Measurement methodology for Outcomes Management.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Melnyk B and Fineout–Overholt E: 2011, Evidenced Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare: Guide to best practice., 2nd, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, 0781744776
Rycroft-Malone, J and Bucknall. T: 2010, Models and Frameworks for Implementing Evidence-Based Practice: Linking Evidence to Action, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex,
Bick. D and Graham, I.D: 2010, Evaluating the Impact of Evidence-Based Practice, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex,
Aveyard H and Sharp P: 2013, A beginners guide to evidence-based practice, 2nd, McGrawHill OU Press, Berkshire, 9780335236039
Cullum, N, Ciliska, D, Haynes, B.R. and Marks, S: 2008, Evidence-based Nursing: An introduction, Blackwell, BNJ Journals, RCN Publishing Company, Oxford,
Houser, J and Oman, K.S.: 2011, Evidence-Based Practice: An Implementation Guide of Healthcare Organisations., Jones & Bartlett Learning, London,
Kent B and McCormack B: 2010, Clinical Context for Evidence-based Nursing Practice, Wiley Blackwell, W Sussex,
Larabee, J.H: 2009, Nurse to Nurse Evidence-Based Practice: Expert Interventions, McGrawHill Medical., London,
Watson, R, McKenna, H, Cowman, S and Keady: 2008, Nursing Research Designs and Methods., Churchill Livingstone Elsevier., Oxford,

Other Resources

10967, Website, National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE), (UK)., 0, http://www.nice.org.uk/, 10968, Website, National Guideline Clearninghouse (US), 0, http://www.guideline.gov/, 10969, Website, Royal College of Nursing (UK), 0, http://www.rcn.org.uk, 10970, Website, The Centre for Advancement of EBP at Arizona State University (ASU), USA, 0, http://nursing.asu.edu/caep/, 10971, Website, The Joanna Briggs Institute, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Australia., 0, http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/home.php, 10972, Website, Health & Services Executive, 0, http://hseland.ie,

Programme or List of Programmes

GDCAHP	Grad Dip Child & Adol. Health Care Prac
GDCANP	Grad. Dip. Child & Adol. Nurs. Practice
GDGHP	Grad Dip in General Health Care Practice
GDGNP	Grad Dip in General Nursing Practice
GDIDHP	Grad Dip Intell. Dis. Health Care Prac.
GDIDNP	Grad Dip in Int. Dis. Nurs. Practice
GDMHNP	Grad Dip in Mental Health Nurs. Prac.
GDMHP	Grad Dip in Mental Healthe Care Prac.
MCAHP	MSc Child & Adolescent Health Care Pract
MCANP	MSc Child & Adolescent Nursing Practice
MGHP	Masters in General Health Care Practice
MGNP	MSc in General Nursing Practice
MIDHP	MSc Intell. Dis. Health Care Practice
MIDNP	MSc in Int. Dis. Nurs. Practice
MMHNP	Masters in Mental Health Nursing Practic
MMHP	MSc in Mental Health Care Practice
NSPT	PhD-track
SMPN	Single Module Programme (Nursing)

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